Considering blind buying Issey

Edit: I wont be blind buying! Thanks so much guys.

Hey Basenotes. I'm new to cologne and only own two bottles (euphoria intense and bleu de chanel), over the past few days I've been doing a lot of research and even made a thread of my own asking for recommendations based on descriptions I gave of what (think) I wanted in a scent (http://www.basenotes.net/threads/377...48#post3105648). I ordered a bunch of samples based off of peoples recommendations, and am currently awaiting their arrival.

In addition to peoples recommendations from my own thread, I'm considering the following scents, based on scents from the "Which scent gets you the most female compliments?" thread:

Curve
Hanae Mori
La Nuit De L'Homme
and L'Eau D'Issey

I found that Nuit and Issey were mentioned the most by a long shot (among the scents I bothered to search within the thread), though Curve and Hanae Mori were also mentioned a lot; Curve was too cheap to pass up, and Hanae Mori is inexpensive and different from other frags I'm sampling.

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Personally think it's a safe blind buy. Good price also.

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Re: Considering blind buying Issey

I would not blind buy it dude, I think it smells great but on my skin it smells like sweat... It's a good fragrance tho... I would have it if I did not get this reaction. Some fragrances that are safe blind buys in my opinion:

Everything I have showed you are all-year-rounders. They all have superb longevity and projection. They will get you noticed and they are all safe and non-intrusive. Make sure when you sample try the scents out more than once. All my favorite fragrances I was a little unsure about at first and then after a couple wearings and many compliments you will find ones that you love smelling on yourself.

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Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Never tried any flankers but would not recommend original L'Eau d'Issey for a blind buy. It's really sharp and strong on me and I get choked really soon. May work for some people though as longevity and projection are both excellent.

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Probably a safe bet for a blind buy. It was for me anyway... If you don't care about the bottle, consider buying a tester. I picked mine up on eBay from pickyourperfume and the price is under $40 USD. I just checked and he has stock. Boxed testers, no cap, 4.2 oz. And no...it's not me.

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Insurrection II Dark
Taxi by Confinluxe
Bravo - Diamond Collection (Copy of Only the Brave by Diesel)
Bravo Tattoo - Diamond Collection (Copy of Only The Brave Tattoo by Diesel)
Version of - Jordache/Jean Philippe (Dollar Tree product. Multiple fragrances; most are not great copy attempts.)

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Even though I blind bought Issey myself, I wouldn't recommend it. It is kind of a polarizing scent IMO. I found the opening citrus(yuzu)to be sharp and harsh and then the drydown got very floral and musty on my skin. Even though I didn't care for it, it did get me big compliments from the ladies. I recently sold my bottle of original L'eau D'Issey and got the 2013 summer version instead....which is a very similair, but more fruity and toned down version I can live actually with.

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Im also new to the fragrance world izzoh and blind bought a few bottles... Like others have said, its definitely worth sampling a fragrance first and then buy a bottle if you like it.

My problem is that I just cant find the samples for many of the fragrances I want.. like L'Eau D'Issey for example.. Read all the reviews and watched some videos.. but I just cant find a sample anywhere for reasonable money.

La Nuit De L'Homme is one that you listed that you want to try out, I managed to get a sample of this a few days ago and its amazing stuff. Just like the reviews its got, I personally think you cant go wrong with it, but obviously try to get a sample first..

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Don't do it without sampling it. I thought about it, then smelled it at Macys with my girlfriend, and at least the opening notes smelled like a bar of hotel soap to us. It's worth sampling it first just to save yourself from any disappointment you may have. If I blind bought it I know I'd be trying to get rid of it, not my scent

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Originally Posted by dutchbrit

La Nuit De L'Homme is one that you listed that you want to try out, I managed to get a sample of this a few days ago and its amazing stuff. Just like the reviews its got, I personally think you cant go wrong with it, but obviously try to get a sample first..

Huge fan of La Nuit and all the YSL L'Homme line. You can go to macys or Carson's or anything similar and sniff these out instead of buying a sample. Personally I recommend them all, I own La Nuit and Libre and after a visit to sephora today I was so close to buying the original. All amazing and different in my opinion, would highly recommend especially if your starting a collection as am I

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

If you really want to blind buy Issey Miyake, avoid ebay as it is widely faked. I'd rather use Amazon, and invest on that $6 difference for peace of mind. Or get the 2.5oz and save $10 for something else. I also blind bought Issey years ago and liked it. Pretty good scent with lasting power.

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Im also new to the fragrance world izzoh and blind bought a few bottles... Like others have said, its definitely worth sampling a fragrance first and then buy a bottle if you like it.

My problem is that I just cant find the samples for many of the fragrances I want.. like L'Eau D'Issey for example.. Read all the reviews and watched some videos.. but I just cant find a sample anywhere for reasonable money.

La Nuit De L'Homme is one that you listed that you want to try out, I managed to get a sample of this a few days ago and its amazing stuff. Just like the reviews its got, I personally think you cant go wrong with it, but obviously try to get a sample first..

Re: Considering blind buying Issey

Im also new to the fragrance world izzoh and blind bought a few bottles... Like others have said, its definitely worth sampling a fragrance first and then buy a bottle if you like it.

My problem is that I just cant find the samples for many of the fragrances I want.. like L'Eau D'Issey for example.. Read all the reviews and watched some videos.. but I just cant find a sample anywhere for reasonable money.

Go into any Boots or department store and they will have a tester bottle out for you to try it.